Equal parts Campari and sweet vermouth, finished with a splash of soda over ice in a rocks glass. Campari traces the drink to around 1860, when it was known as Milano-Torino.
Our recipe is arranged for one cocktail. Campari combines equal measures of Campari and sweet vermouth with a splash of soda in a rocks glass filled with ice.
Classic Americano
Serves 1 · Difficulty Easy
Pour the Campari and sweet vermouth directly into a rocks glass.
Fill the glass with ice cubes.
Add a splash of soda water.
Garnish with an orange slice.
Add lemon peel to finish the garnish.
Campari dates the Americano to around 1860 and says it was first served at Caffé Campari. It was first known as Milano-Torino; Campari says the name Americano later grew popular among American tourists around the turn of the twentieth century.
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